Clasping Coneflower

Dracopis amplexicaulis

Clasping Coneflower is a native, annual, forb that grows 1.5 to 2 feet tall. The flower heads are similar to those of black-eyed susan, but they are smaller. It is adapted to many soil types, but Clasping Coneflower generally prefers a moist site. Natural stands are usually found on bottomland areas with a fairly rich soil and ample moisture. It prefers full sun and will not persist in a shaded location. This plant is used mainly for landscape beautification. It has potential for use in cultivated, garden situations, in naturalized prairie or meadow plantings, and along roadsides.


Lifespan: annual

Season: cool

Uses: amnenity grassland, reclamation, CRP, pollinator, wildlife habitat, biodiversity

Native or Introduced: Native

Annual Average Precipitation: 10 inches

Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): .5 to 1

Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a


Price: $ 18.00 per PLS lb


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